Moving with the times
With the pandemic putting up a persistent fight, PATA plows on with its multi-layered support system for travel and tourism members, and now focuses on strategic initiatives that will bring the industry towards a sustainable future, shares the organisation’s CEO. By Karen Yue
The art of reimagination and reinvention
The pandemic travel freeze has sparked off a wave of innovation in Singapore’s tourism landscape as tour operators and hotels rush to pivot their offerings to lure local patrons, boosting the country’s destination attractiveness in the long run. By Serene Foo
Up, up and away
Thailand’s post-pandemic tourism resumption is graduating from a cautious Sandbox scheme to a bolder unrestricted welcome for all fully vaccinated travellers, and the travel and tourism community is ecstatic. By Suchat Sritama.
Private pleasures
From standalone beachfront villas to a full-floor buyout, these newly-opened properties in the Asia-Pacific region offer a slice of seclusion ideal for private group getaways. By Cheryl Ong.
In nature’s embrace
Outdoor attractions are coming into favour, appealing to travellers who are desperate for a break from home isolation. We profile some outstanding places to go and things to do in Asia that play up nature’s best features.
By TTG Asia reporters.
Wild wonders
Hokkaido is banking on her great outdoors to win back Western and Australasian markets. By Kathryn Wortley.
Have vaccine will travel
As destinations around the world open up to vaccinated travellers, some in the industry are seeing a rebound for the sector. However, the recovery pace in Asia-Pacific lags behind the West, impeded by ongoing restrictions and slow vaccine rollout in parts of Asia. By Marissa Carruthers.
Blazing a trail
The Maldives has lost no time in rebuilding her tourism business, well ahead of hyper-competition among destinations as borders begin to reopen. By Feizal Samath.
Luxury travellers desire the meaningful and memorable
Bart Buiring, chief sales and marketing officer – Asia Pacific for Marriott International, explores how expectations from luxury travellers are quickly evolving.
Making positive changes
Kyoto is pulling out various stops to ensure she retains her appeal as an interesting and culturally-rich business events destination, while adapting to hosting online and hybrid events in the interim. By Kathryn Wortley.
